WALTHAM, Mass., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KLRA) (Kailera), an advanced clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on elevating the next era of obesity care, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 39,062,500 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $16.00 per share. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Kailera. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by Kailera, are expected to be $625.0 million, excluding any exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. Kailera’s common stock is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “KLRA” on April 17, 2026. The offering is expected to close on...

Picard to showcase the SynCardia TAH and next-generation innovation TUCSON, Ariz., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Picard Medical, Inc. (NYSE American: PMI) (“Picard Medical” or the “Company”), parent company of SynCardia Systems, LLC, (“SynCardia”) maker of the world’s first total artificial heart approved by both the U.S. FDA and Health Canada, today announced its participation in the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (“ISHLT”) 2026 Annual Meeting, to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. The ISHLT Annual Meeting is a leading global forum for clinicians, researchers and industry participants focused on the treatment of advanced heart and lung failure, featuring the latest clinical data, emerging technologies and advances in transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. Andre...

MARKHAM, Ontario, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) today announced the results of matters voted on at its annual meeting of shareholders held on April 16, 2026 (the “Meeting”). The voting results for each of the matters considered at the Meeting are presented below. The total number of common shares represented by shareholders present in person or by proxy at the Meeting was 55,459,399, representing 58.71% of the Company’s outstanding common shares. 1.   Election of Directors On a vote by ballot, the election of the following nine nominees as directors of the Company to hold office until the next annual meeting of the Company, or until their respective successors are elected or appointed, was approved. The results of the vote on this matter are set out below.Nominee Votes...

NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QuasarEdge Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: QREDU, the “Company”) announced today that it closed its initial public offering (“IPO”) of 10,000,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit. The underwriters have a 45-day option from the date of the prospectus to purchase up to an additional 1,500,000 units from the Company at the IPO price to cover over-allotments, if any. Each unit consists of one ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. The units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and began trading under the ticker symbol “QREDU” on April 15, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares and rights are expected to be listed on NYSE under...

/ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES / TORONTO, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RPX Gold Inc. (“RPX Gold” or the “Company”) (TSXV: RPX) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Haywood Securities Inc. (“Haywood”), as lead agent and sole bookrunner, on its own behalf and on behalf of a syndicate of agents (together with Haywood, the “Agents”), pursuant to which the Agents have agreed to sell, on a “best efforts” private placement basis, securities of the Company (the “Offered Securities”) for maximum gross proceeds to the Company of C$11,000,000 from the sale of the Offered Securities (the “Offering”). Pursuant to the Offering, the Offered Securities shall be comprised of any combination of: (i) common shares of the Company (the...

LEAWOOD, Kan., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, announced today it will release its first quarter 2026 earnings results prior to the market opening on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Euronet will hold a conference call on the same day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. The conference call and accompanying slide show presentation will be accessible via webcast by following the link posted on http://ir.euronetworldwide.com. Participants wanting to access the conference call by telephone must register at the Euronet Worldwide First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call web link to receive dial-in information. While not required, it is recommended that participants join the call five minutes before the event starts. A webcast replay will be...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ValOre Metals Corp. (“ValOre” or “the Company”) (TSXV: VO; OTCQB: KVLQF; Frankfurt: KEQ0) today provided an update on the disposition of its interest in Hatchet Uranium Corp. (“HUC”), a 51% owned subsidiary of ValOre. Further to ValOre’s press release dated February 26, 2026, ValOre and HUC continue to move towards closing of the disposition of the HUC shares to Future Fuels Inc. (“FTUR”). The “Outside Date” in the Amalgamation Agreement between FTUR, 1564470 B.C. Ltd. and HUC has been extended from March 31, 2026 to April 30, 2026. On March 10, 2026, HUC shareholders unanimously approved the transaction. ValOre and HUC continue to work towards satisfying the remaining conditions to closing, including obtaining TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) acceptance. As part of the...

TORONTO, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It is with deep sorrow that Consolidated Lithium Metals announces the passing of our esteemed colleague, founder, and friend, Rene Bharti. As the founder of our company, Rene’s vision, determination, and leadership laid the foundation upon which our organization was built. He served as a Director and Vice President of Corporate Development with distinction and unwavering commitment. His contributions have left an enduring mark on our company, and his influence will be felt for years to come. On behalf of the Board of Directors, management, and all staff at Consolidated Lithium Metals, we extend our sincere condolences to Rene’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Sincerely,The Consolidated Lithium Metals team NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER...

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oportun Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: OPRT), a mission-driven financial services company, today announced that, following a comprehensive search process, it has appointed Doug Bland as Chief Executive Officer and a member of Oportun’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective April 20, 2026. “We are delighted to welcome Doug as Oportun’s next CEO,” said Louis P. Miramontes, Lead Independent Director of Oportun. “Doug’s deep expertise in consumer credit, financial services, and scaling businesses makes him the ideal leader to build on Oportun’s momentum. He has a proven track record of delivering sustainable results through operational rigor, disciplined credit management, and customer-centered innovation, all of which he will bring to bear...